What kind of Encryption technology does SSL utilize?

The correct answer is B. Hybrid (both Symmetric and Asymmetric). SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a hybrid encryption model. During the handshake phase, asymmetric (public key) cryptography is used to authenticate the server and securely exchange or negotiate a symmetric session key. Once the session key is established, all subsequent data is…

Submitted by akirajp· Apr 18, 2026Cryptography

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ASecret or Symmetric key
BHybrid (both Symmetric and Asymmetric)
CPublic Key
DPrivate key

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B
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C
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D
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Explanation

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a hybrid encryption model. During the handshake phase, asymmetric (public key) cryptography is used to authenticate the server and securely exchange or negotiate a symmetric session key. Once the session key is established, all subsequent data is encrypted using fast symmetric encryption. This design leverages the security of asymmetric cryptography for key exchange and the performance of symmetric cryptography for bulk data transfer.

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#SSL/TLS#Hybrid Encryption#Symmetric Encryption#Asymmetric Encryption

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